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S.942: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about labor and employment
- Introduced May 14, 2013
- Latest Major Action May 14, 2013
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
33 (32 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - Declares it an unlawful employment practice for employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, and other specified entities to: (1) fail to make reasonable accommodations to known limitations related to the pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions of job applicants or employees, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on such an entity's business operation; (2) deny employment...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 14, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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May 14, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bob Casey (D-Pa.) |